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The Jefferson Era.
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Social Studies
8th Grade
01/15/2013

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Why was Napoleon willing to sell Lousioanna to the U.S. for so little money?
Definition
He was intimidated by America and needed money. Also American money is more valuable.
Term
What is Judicial Review?
Definition

The rview by the supreme court of the 

constitutional validity of a legislative act.

Term
What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?
Definition
Prohibited Americans from exporting goods to all foreign countries
Term
What were the effects of the war of 1812?
Definition
Impressment of U.S. citizens, Interference with American Shipping, and British Support of Native American Resistance
Term
Which alliance helped Tecumseh in his efforts to save his peoples land?
Definition
Ohio Nations
Term
What was Thomas Jefferson's political philosophy on foreign policy?
Definition
Jefferson had to put his principles aside because the allowance for this type of transaction was not expressely listed in the constitution.
Term
What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Definition
1. To seek a waterway to the pacific 2. To explore the cultures they came upon and bring stuff back from that culture
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What were the roles of Sacagewea and the other Native Americans on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Definition
To guide them, and to speak and make an agreement with the Shoshone tribe
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Radical
Definition
Favoring drastic reforms
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